Up front I'll tell you that both are two of my favorite wings ever. Symon's recipe is a complex heat that I preferred. But this one is one my family liked better. It's a sweet then heat, or as I said to Alexis tonight, "It hits you with sweet up front and then kicks you in the rear.....just where you need to be kicked!"Sriracha Chicken Wings

Toss in sauce (in this case, sriracha wing sauce) and cook 10 more minutes until the sauce crisps up a bit.

Who says that chicken wings are to be served only with celery, blue cheese and beer? Since these were sort of "thai" wings, I decided to use this easy saffron rice as a side. I cooked it as noted but added one finely diced roma tomato. The real saffron makes the difference every time!

You could also deep fry wings like you normally would for buffalo wings and then toss in this sauce instead of buffalo sauce, but with this recipe, I think adding a few minutes under heat with with sauce on helps seal the deal.

Which of these sriracha wings would YOU like? If you like a sophisticated layering of mild heat building on more heat, go with Symon's recipe. If you like the "one two punch" of sweet/heat, use this version.

Looks fantastic, and I'm sure it tasted the same, but I've had saffron from the Middle East(The Real Deal!) and the cost just doesn't reflect the flavor value.. it is subtle, colors well, but is not a stand-out flavor worth $100+ an ounce..

Oh Chris, these look stunning. I can see guys on a weekend going nuts over a platter of these wings/drumettes. I have a question where would I find sriracha sauce? If I cannot locate it locally, is there another alternative that I could use?

Oh wow do these look delicious and tasty! My husband and I both love sriracha and have never tried it on wings. This looks hands down delicious, perfect for a new years eve party :D Thanks for visiting my blog earlier last week. I have enjoyed reading through your recipes and want to try your blue cheese vinaigrette soon.

I love love love chicken wings. Ususally make them for the Bronco game and sit and eat them like a starved wild animal. I want to try both of your recipes one of these days. GREAT photos by the way! Thanks Chris.

I don't think I could pick a favorite between the two. I love heat on more heat and I love sweet and heat too. I'm just going to have to try both and then I'll let you know. I sure could go for a batch for breakfast :-)

Hi Chris, thanks for visiting my blog! I just finished eating my spicy chicken wings and seeing your photos making me want more now! Both is good but I'll go for the "one two punch" of sweet/heat. I'm gonna try your version next time. Thanks for sharing. :)